Eric Lewis

Eric Lewis currently serves as the NEI Sr. Director of Human Resources, Risk Management, and Compliance.  He is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience in school leadership.  Eric began his career by serving churches in youth ministry and transitioned into education as an elementary teacher.  Eric later served in school leadership roles in high-performing public charter schools, from Assistant Principal to Principal for over 10 years.  

Eric’s role with NEI began as State Director for Indiana, leading 4 traditional public schools, three of which were under the authority of the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) and designated as turnaround schools.  The Indiana SBOE took over these perpetually failing public schools after no less than 6 consecutive years of “F” grades on the Indiana School Accountability System.  NEI led all 3 failing turnaround schools to achieve a school grade of a “C” while leading an elementary school designated as an Innovation Network school authorized by Indianapolis Public Schools to consecutive “A” grades. Previously, as State Director for NEI Tennessee, Eric oversaw a state team that supported 3 public charter schools in Nashville and directed statewide efforts to lead educational opportunities for families as public charter schools, private schools, and early learning centers.  

Eric received his bachelor’s degree in Church Ministry and Counseling from Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), his Master’s in Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University, and is pursuing a Doctor of Education degree from the University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY).

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